elimination

noun

elim·​i·​na·​tion i-ˌli-mə-ˈnā-shən 

often attributive

: the act, process, or an instance of eliminating or discharging: such as

a

: the act of discharging or excreting waste products from the body

b

: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule

ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol

compare addition sense 4

Examples of elimination in a Sentence

the elimination of waste products from the body

Recent Examples on the Web

The measure also eliminates taxes on Social Security income, lowers the statewide mill levy for schools from 20 mills to 19.5 mills and accelerates the elimination of the state sales tax on food to July 1, six months ahead of current law. —Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2024

The potential elimination of a major competitor could give a boost to Meta’s advertising business since its short-video offering Reels is a clone of TikTok. Reels now makes up about 50% of the time that people spend on Instagram, Li said on a call with analysts. —Kurt Wagner, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024

But an Idol elimination didn't stop Mandisa's quest for success. —Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024

Now, the Heat faces the possibility of playing Friday’s elimination game without Butler, Terry Rozier and Duncan Robinson. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024

Prior to his elimination, Denton tore his hamstring weeks into rehearsal. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2024

There would be $18.5 million in additional savings across several departments created primarily by a citywide hiring freeze, elimination of some training programs, delaying purchase of some supplies and making administrative changes. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024

Szabo recently called for the elimination of 1,974 vacant positions, in large part to free up money for raises — not just for civilian city workers but also police officers. —David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024

Despite occasional outbreaks, the U.S. has been able to maintain its elimination status. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing elimination

• process of elimination

Kids Definition

elimination

noun

elim·​i·​na·​tion i-ˌlim-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: the act or process of eliminating or emptying: as

a

: the act of excreting or emptying waste products from the body

b

: the act or process of excluding from a match, game, or contest the losers of any round or heat

Medical Definition

elimination

noun

elim·​i·​na·​tion i-ˌlim-ə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the act of discharging or excreting waste products or foreign substances from the body

2

eliminations plural : bodily discharges including urine, feces, and vomit

3

: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule

ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol